COOLinary: A New Orleans Culinary Tradition
*Dish by Atchafalaya Restaurant
New Orleans is world-renowned for its fantastic cuisine and enticing festivals. Delectable dishes and festive gatherings are an integral part of New Orleans's history, culture, and flair. With such a melting pot of individuals, there is a culinary dish to suit everyone’s palate and a festival to match. If you are a foodie who loves dining around the city, one festival you should be sure not to miss is COOLinary New Orleans.
COOLinary New Orleans is an annual celebration of culinary cuisine. The event takes place during the entire month of August, and restaurants across the city participate by offering extraordinarily curated menus for unbeatable prices. All participating restaurants feature a two-course lunch menu for $25 or less and a three-course dinner or brunch menu for $50 or less. As true food enthusiasts, we will be dining all over the city this month. Here are five restaurants you must visit during COOLinary.
Led by award-winning Chef Nina Compton, Compère Lapin effortlessly fuses Caribbean and New Orleans cuisines to make one-of-a-kind dishes. Compère Lapin believes in creating a customized dining experience that reminds you of home yet transports you somewhere new.
Known for its unique Creole cuisine, Atchafalaya is known for traditional New Orleans cuisine that pushes culinary boundaries. With innovative food and an imaginative cocktail menu, this restaurant continues to remain a top destination in the New Orleans’ rich culinary landscape.
Clesi’s Restaurant and Catering
Clesi’s Restaurant is a traditional New Orleans family restaurant designed to make you feel at home while enjoying the taste and experience of New Orleans culture. Whether you’re looking for boiled seafood or a hot sausage po’boy, you’ll find it at Clesi’s.
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Saint John is a Haute Creole restaurant that features a melting pot of traditional New Orleans flavors and influences from all over the world. With such superior cuisine, Saint John has become a New Orleans favorite amongst locals and tourists alike.
Self-proclaimed as fine dining for the people, Boucherie is a southern contemporary restaurant that emphasizes community, culture, and great cuisine. This restaurant is known for rotating their food and beverages menu every two months and introducing dishes and cocktails from various influences all over the world.
Don’t miss your chance this month to indulge in the culinary extravaganza that is COOLinary. COOLinary begins on August 1st and ends on the last day of the month.
Bon appétit!
*Written by Deveney Marshall of Mara Creative Agency
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